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      and radar vans.                      A Pentagon official states that there is no clear evidence that Iraq is
      capable of mounting the devices on missiles.                                                                                                 (Baltimore Sun, October 5, 1990, p. Al.)

October 5
      ---------- Aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE leaves Persian Gulf after a brief
      show of force. INDEPENDENCE entered the Gulf on October 2. (Associated Press,
      October 5)

         In a long awaited address at the U.N., an Iraqi diplomat accuses the U.S. and its
      allies of starting a "new era of Western Imperialism" and gives no indication of Iraq
      withdrawing from Kuwait. The diplomat also calls for a comprehensive resolution of all
      outstanding Middle East issues including Palestine and Kuwait. (New York Times,
      October 6, p. 5.)

         Soviet ~eneral Mikhail Moiseyev now visiting the U.S., is quoted as stating there
      have been protests and defections within the Iraqi forces and rumors of coup attempts.
      (Corriere Della Sera, October 5, p. 13.)

         Based upon estimates, the U.S. Transportation Command states at a conference that
      70% of Ready Reserve Fleet ships are available. The ships demonstrated 96% reliability
      in their performance. Admiral Paul D. Butcher, Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief
      of Staff, warns that U.S. sealift capacity is still in danger of withering to the point of
      inadequacy.                       (Journal of Commerce, October 10, p. 3B.)

         Department of Defense releases seventh (sic) list of Selected Naval Reserve units
      ordered to active duty involving approximately 350 Naval Reservists. (CHINFO 060030Z
      OCT 90)                         [Note: This is probably the eighth list.]

October 7
         Sunday --~Guard and reserve unit personnel activated to Support Operation Desert
      Shield as of 7 OCT:

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                                        (DOD Release 9 DEC 90)

October 8
         Monday --- An Alabama Air National Guard RF-4C Phantom reconnaissance jet
      crashes in Saudi Arabia killing both crewmen. Two Marine UH-lN helicopters carrying
      eight crewmen reported missing and presumed lost in exercises in the North Arabian Sea.
      (New York Times, October 9, p. A13.)


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